1976 Buick Estate vs. 1992 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1992 Mercury Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 804 kg more than 1992 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Capri, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1992 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Estate | Capri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
